Bursting with flavour, this Quinoa, Cucumber and Feta Salad recipe will become your summer go-to! ????
Fresh cherry tomatoes, orange, cucumber, mint and feta create the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, whilst quinoa serves up plenty of wholegrain protein and fibre to keep you full.
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Ingredients :
- 3/4 cup white quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup, hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup, sliced almonds
- 1 cucumber, cut into long thin strips
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup, kalamata olives, halved
- 1 orange, cut into rounds
- 100g feta, crumbled
- fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Method :
- Rinse the quinoa and drain well. Place in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Let cool.
- Mix together extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing.
- Add the quinoa to a large bowl with cucumber, tomato, orange, feta, olives and basil.
- Toss gently to combine. Serve topped with feta, basil, hazelnuts and sliced almonds.
This recipe by A Better Choice !
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